Corn Salsa
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5
Corn Salsa
Description
Corn Salsa is made by mixing fresh or canned (drained) corn kernels with chopped vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and minced garlic. Lime juice brightens the salsa, and kosher salt with black pepper seasons the mixture. Allowing the salsa to rest for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld and intensify.
The combination yields a fresh, tangy salsa with varied texture from the corn’s slight crunch and the softness of the tomatoes. The lime adds essential acidity, balancing the sweetness of the corn and freshness of the herbs. Its quick assembly and chilling make it easy to prepare ahead.
This salsa pairs well with Tex-Mex dishes such as burrito bowls or grilled chicken, adding a zesty topping. It can be served chilled straight from the fridge and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Using fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and corn enhances flavor depth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- lime juice juice of 2 whole limes
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 4 large tomato vine-ripened or cherry, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ½ tsp black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to mix well.Add more salt and black pepper to taste, if needed. Salsa is best made either the night before or at least several hours ahead of time to allow flavors to meld. Keep in airtight container, chilled, until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes for better sweetness and flavor.
- Fresh or grilled corn kernels work well; if canned, drain thoroughly before use.
- Make salsa ahead and chill several hours to allow flavors to develop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 641IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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